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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,050.17, 1,437,075.48 and 389,740.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,050.17, 1,437,075.48 and 389,740.46 is: 584,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,050.17 : 1,437,075.48 = 389,740.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,050.17/1,437,075.48 = 389,740.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,050.17x = 1,437,075.48 × 389,740.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,050.17x = 560,086,458,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,086,458,629.92/958,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,610.78

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